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CV02 VZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,070 mi
Last recorded45,070 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,070 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion covered all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 45,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion covered all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,258 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,258 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,510 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 33,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,087 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,176 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,176 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front coil springs corroeded

both rear coil springs corroeded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,016 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 19,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check wheel alignment ie. tracking

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,183 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 9,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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CV02 VZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV02 VZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV02 VZT registered?

CV02 VZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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